Does Freudenberg Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Freudenberg Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Freudenberg Group. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Freudenberg Group?

61% of Freudenberg Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Freudenberg Group 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Freudenberg Group?

Intern (197) , Engineer (32) , Machine Operator (19) , Manager (17) , Estagiário (14) , Internship (13) , Project Manager (13) , Design Engineer (12) , Assistant Manager (11) , Account Manager (10) , Manufacturing Associate (10) , Mechanical Engineer (10) , Press Operator (9) , Sales Engineer (9) , Sales Manager (9)

What are the pros of working at Freudenberg Group according to real employee reviews?

"Most of the people who work at this location are good people to work with." ((in 75 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 63 reviews)); "good benefits and depending on the area overtime is always available." ((in 50 reviews)); "Has a good work environment" ((in 26 reviews)); "Great company policy and coworkers who care about you" ((in 20 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Freudenberg Group according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and heavily hire through contractors to mitigate responsibilities and risks with employees." ((in 71 reviews)); "Less salary and prob with location" ((in 37 reviews)); "Since 1998 plant managers have been bonus" ((in 13 reviews)); "Less trainings on skill sets" ((in 12 reviews)); "Short term view of management; no global strategy; poor communication of top management." ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Freudenberg Group layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Freudenberg Group layoffs and their outlook for job security at Freudenberg Group in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Freudenberg Group locations?

Plymouth , Jeffersonville , Houston , Aurora , Durham , Carpinteria , Manchester , Cleveland , Morristown , Findlay , Lagrange , Baldwin Park , Midland , Milan , Chicago , Shelbyville , Los Angeles , Londonderry , New York , Detroit , Asheville , Tyler , Macon , Auburn Hills , Howell , Enka , Troy , Bristol , Northfield , Hopkinsville

Freudenberg Group reviews

3.5

61% would recommend to a friend

(975 total reviews)

Claus Möhlenkamp

50% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

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Freudenberg Group has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 975 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Freudenberg Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

975 reviews

2.0

Feb 21, 2024

Stepping Stone Company

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are a lot of great people at Freudenberg Medical and the environment, organization, and leadership is constantly changing. If you are just starting your career, you will likely grow and learn a lot in the first 18-24 months. Benefits and pay seem to be in line with the industry. Good exposure to other sister sites in US and other countries.

Cons

The site level management does not align with the principles of the parent organization, which is sad because the parent organization seems really good and forward thinking. Expect layoffs without notice, and General Managers who are disconnected from the real day to day operations. It is a generally chaotic environment to work in, which can be fun for a period of time, but gets old. Continual and conflicting priorities from the top down with no regard for resource load make it difficult to complete anything, or to feel good when something does actually get finished. There aren't really opportunities for career growth if you are not open to relocation, lateral moves or a vacancy when a management position turns over. The facility is very old and deteriorating rapidly (break rooms, bathrooms, etc). This isn't acceptable for a medical device company.

Freudenberg Group Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences. We are always grateful for constructive criticism as we continue to evaluate opportunities for growth. We wish you success in your future career endeavors. - Freudenberg North America

2.0

Feb 3, 2024

It depends on your preference

Corporate recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Talent Acquisition Manager who should be running the whole company

Cons

Pay is low and they do not promote from within hardly ever

Freudenberg Group Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences. We are always grateful for constructive criticism as we continue to evaluate opportunities for growth. We wish you success in your future career endeavors. - Freudenberg North America

1.0

Sep 16, 2023

Software Disaster

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They didn't make it public, but a lot of people can work full remote, especially in the software group. Work load is very light. Higher level management will keep saying everyone is busy, but, at least in the software group, there are not many work needs to be done.

Cons

Bureaucracy everywhere. It is a small company, but there are lots of managers with year of experience from big companies, especially Bosch. Their knowledge is quite limited, but they brought their culture of dictatorship here. They made all decisions and don't let their team understand. They only promote their old friends. If you don't know anyone from management team, don't dream for promotion. Software director often couldn't explain his decisions. When I asked him to explain, he would get mad and blame me why I asked such question. There are also cases he would ask people to just follow and don't ask questions. The software director promised many things, but never made them happen. He frequently takes credit for the team's achievements, and he attributes mistakes to team members when accountability is required. The best advice is that "don't trust the management team". Otherwise, you will be the one who suffer.

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